In the military reserve and as an intelligence officer and private sector businessman, I’ve learned that sound leadership – one that embraces teamwork, creativity and flexibility – can get you…
Motivating employees through volunteerism
What if the best way to motivate your staff isn’t more vacation time, free food or a games room, but instead an opportunity to use their skills to help others…
Study: Switching Majors Increases Graduation Rates
Contrary to popular belief, switching college majors can actually increase a student’s likelihood of graduating, according to a new study from the EAB. Conventional wisdom has suggested that students who…
Military career change: my journey from Afghanistan to the City
Transferable skills and networking made all the difference for an ex-British army captain’s transition to a civilian job. Having joined the army straight from university, my knowledge of the commercial…
How to cut through jargon and communicate clearly
“Your email inbox is full of irrelevant, poorly written crap. Your boss talks in jargon and clichés. The web sites you read are impenetrable and incomprehensible,” he writes in Writing…
Is your workplace a good cultural fit for you?
Do you question whether you’re a good cultural fit in your current role? Culture fit influences the degree of comfort and motivation you have for coming to work each day….
How To Transition From Military To Civilian Work
I have worked with a number of ex-military people over the years, including an ex-Navy Seal now enjoying a successful career using his highly-trained attention to detail as a…
Two-thirds of your employees are ready to move on
You may not want to hear this, but the majority of your employees are considering leaving. Right now. Sure, you might think your faithful colleagues, who cheerfully respond to your…
What’s the key to a successful career change?
Before diving into a new career, you need to do some research. Here’s how to go about it – from understanding industry trends to contacting current employees. Read the Full…
How to graduate from university with an education and a job
Let’s be real: If you are one of the many Canadian students who headed off to college and university campuses this month, you are not just looking to get an…